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Domaine Clarence Dillon

Château Haut-Brion

Discover the profound elegance,
the greatness of the Château Haut-Brion.


It Began in the year 1550,

Jean de Pontac built Château Haut-Brion.

To learn more of its illustrious history, Click Here.


Today, in the Twenty-First century,

An American Family renews tradition and brings innovation to a great French domain.
The Dillon Family restored to Château Haut-Brion its well-founded prestige. The Dillons brought back the tradition and pride of family ownership historically attached to Haut-Brion. Introducing select advances in technology to the vineyards, they have opened the door for continuation of the great tradition of Haut-Brion into the Twenty-first century.

The Dillon Family, Click Here.


Below you will discover streaming videos that will take you on a visit to Château Haut-Brion, The Mission, as well as The Proper Methods for Decanting Wine, Narrated by, Madame la Duchesse de Mouchy. All made possible by the generosity of the Dillon Family.

These are very large files and may take time to open, it truly is worth the wait.

Visit Château Haut-Brion
The Mission
Decanting a Great Wine


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for a printable version of
Decanting a Great Wine.


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To learn more about the award winning
Château Haut-Brion


eHospitality Institute graciously thanks The Château Haut-Brion and The Dillon Family for allowing us to bring our students and visitors this invaluable information.


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